LA Confidential

October 2013

3 NEW COOKBOOKS FROM CHEFS BEHIND BELOVED LA EATERIES

By Jessica Estrada

Silver Lake-based baker/founder of Valerie Confections, Valerie Gordon deciphers the world of decadent desserts with the release of her first cookbook, Sweet. Inside, Gordon shares 350 pages of creative recipes for everything from pies and cakes to cookies and chocolates, with insightful baking secrets sprinkled throughout. Plus, Gordon has you covered for the upcoming holidays with the secret for a perfect dessert spread and recipes for homemade edible gifts.